M&A – Page 44
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NewsPIB Group buys Nottingham-based broker to expand northern footprint
The acquisition will form part of PIB Group’s specialty division
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NewsDavies set to buy Lloyd’s managing agent
The deal adds significant strength and reach to Davies’ global insurance services practice
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NewsBGL Group explores multimillion-pound sale of its insurance arm
The broker distributes policies for the likes of Marks and Spencer and the RAC
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NewsAxa sells insurance operations in Gulf region
The cash consideration for the deal with Gulf Insurance Group amounts to $264m
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NewsNew group of specialist insurance brokers launches
Chief executive says the group’s purpose is to ’support flourishing insurance broking businesses with a clear focus on data and technology’
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NewsPIB Group buys wheels-based broker in 42nd acquisition to date
Essex broker believes PIB Group offers ‘opportunities for growth’ and ‘a strong cultural fit’
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NewsVerisk’s Sequel buys broking software specialist for undisclosed sum
The broker software specialist’s managing director says the move will strengthen its pipeline and increase opportunities
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NewsAllClear Travel Insurance buys Mapfre’s InsureandGo amid plans for ‘significant growth’
Meanwhile, Mapfre wants to focus on ’other ventures’ across other international markets
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NewsGRP-owned Higos snaps up Cornish broker
The deal will boost the business’ footprint in the South West and help achieve mutual long-term ambitions
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NewsTechnology is a deal catalyst and barrier for M&A – Clyde and Co
The law firm stressed that ’insurtechs are now in the position of being both attractive as assets as well as potential acquirors’
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NewsUK leads the way for M&A – Clyde and Co
Global law firm says that despite the challenges of the last 18 months ’the insurance industry has responded well’
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NewsCoverys European Holdings bolsters business footprint with Irish acquisition
The newly acquired firm has held Lloyd’s coverholder status since 2013
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NewsTalbot Jones buys commercial insurance broker
Talbot Jones managing director says the broker looks forward to building more relationships across the UK
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NewsAston Lark continues rapid pace of expansion with Irish acquisition
The deal ’perfectly encapsulates what we look for in an acquisition’, says Aston Lark Ireland chief executive
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NewsAxa to sell Singapore business to HSBC
The financial services business will spend €487m on the acquisition
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NewsAviva faces earnings impact amid soft UK motor market
UK general insurance delivered the highest sales in a decade according to Aviva boss, Blanc
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NewsAviva’s share price surges as boss Amanda Blanc delights investors
It also announced a £750m share buyback to commence immediately
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NewsNeos’ UK consumer awareness could prove ‘challenging’ for Sky – GlobalData
A quarter (25%) of respondents in GlobalData’s survey who have household insurance also own a smart thermometer
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FeaturesBriefing: Pandemic predators - private equity dominance sparks concerns
Private equity is seen by some as predators of the pandemic, buying UK firms cheaply. Is it time for reform?
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FeaturesBrokers embrace consolidation talent fallout
Opportunities are afoot for independent brokers to secure the cream of the crop in broking talent as consolidation tsunami leaves talent ‘deeply disenfranchised’ with new ownership
